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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for a recession proof portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that could create a recession proof portfolio.

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Share Market News

Why the Pointsbet share price has now doubled since its June IPO

| Tom Richardson

Pointsbet is exciting investors on the back of the US market's deregulation.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 shares to cop a downgrade from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

It’s perhaps a sign that the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is looking overstretched. Brokers have been downgrading more than…

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Index investing

I think this ETF could be the best option for dividends and growth right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe the BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX:F100) could be the best ETF for growth and dividends right now.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Which ASX dividend shares are best for SMSF retirees?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be time to consider what ASX dividend shares are best for your SMSF portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Top broker says sell this ASX bank share before it releases its results

| Brendon Lau

One ASX bank stock is underperforming its peers today after a broker downgraded it ahead of its full year profit…

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International Stock News

3 things Netflix stock needs to get right this week

| Rick Munarriz

It's been a cruel summer and an autumn without bottom for the leading premium video service provider.

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International Stock News

Google parent Alphabet's earnings: Will they soar past expectations again?

| Beth McKenna

Here's what to watch when the search engine giant reports Q3 earnings.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 outstanding blue chip ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three blue chip ASX shares I would buy this month...

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⏸️ High Yield

Is the BHP share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price a buy for dividends?

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Share Market News

Why the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tim Katavic

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price has hit a 52-week high following regulatory clearance for Vitera and raised guidance…

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⏸️ International Shares

Should you buy international shares for your portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying international shares like Apple or Microsoft can boost your investing returns

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX cannabis shares are being smoked

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of three in the cannabis industry hitting a 52-week low...

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Share Market News

Why the Southern Cross share price is tanking today

| Tom Richardson

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) warned of falling advertising revenue today.

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International Stock News

Will Facebook earnings beat expectations again?

| Beth McKenna

Here's what to watch when the social media giant reports Q3 earnings.

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Share Market News

Are these signs that Australia is entering a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia starting to enter a recession?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Is the dress blue and black or white and gold?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here's to the crazy ones...

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International Stock News

Microsoft Q1 earnings: It's all about the cloud

| Daniel Sparks

Can a fast-growing cloud business help Microsoft overcome a tough year-ago comparison?

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Nearmap, Praemium, & Superloop shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price are two of four racing…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high-yield ASX shares I would buy for dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the ASX shares i would buy for high dividend income

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Share Fallers

Why AusCann, Fortescue, Nick Scali, & Southern Cross Media dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price and the Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) share price are two of…

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Bank Shares

ASX investors unmoved by banking inquiry

| Kate O'Brien

ASX investors appeared unbothered by banking inquiry announcement, with shares of the big four banks like National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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Share Fallers

Nick Scali share price sinks on warning profits could fall more than 30%

| Tom Richardson

Nick Scali warns fiscal 2020 profits could fall 30%.

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Share Market News

Why the Qantas share price is at a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Why the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has hit a new 52-week high

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Share Market News

Warning: These 4 shares are being heavily shorted

| Tom Richardson

Shorts are lifting bets against Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) and Webjet.

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Investing Strategies

Are ASX 200 investors losing faith in active management?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Passive investing is fast gaining ground on active management. Active funds’ high fees and lacklustre benchmark performances have provoked investors’…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, ANZ, & Telstra higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares have been…

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Share Market News

Top fundie reveals ASX stock picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Top fundie Wilson Asset Management reveals its top ASX stock picks right now, including Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC).

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Share Fallers

Why the Southern Cross Media share price crashed 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) share price has crashed lower due to tough trading conditions...

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Record Highs

Morgan Stanley tips Afterpay share price to race higher

| Tom Richardson

Will more research desks start coverage of Afterpay in the next 12 months?

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International Stock News

4 reasons Facebook should abandon Libra

| Leo Sun

The cryptocurrency consortium recently lost six of its top members -- and more departures could follow.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price higher on new board appointment

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price has edged higher today following the announcement of a new board appointment...

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Share Market News

10 large-cap ASX stock picks from top broker

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analyst from top broker Morgan Stanley share their 10 best large-cap stock recommendations for the next 12 months, including Woolworths…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the Telstra AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has edged lower today on the day of its AGM. Here's what you…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would buy for both growth and income

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Share Market News

Evolution share price on watch after delivering record Q1 cash flows

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price could be on the move after reporting record cash flows in the first…

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International Stock News

Earnings Preview: Can Netflix Keep Growing Memberships?

| David Butler

Netflix has to keep the growth story alive. With weak cash flow and markets growing impatient, this week's earnings report…

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Best Shares

5 shares I'd put in a $1 million growth portfolio

| Tom Richardson

What are the best blue-chip growth shares?

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